Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Northern Idaho's largest ski resort with panoramic views of Lake Pend Oreille and uncrowded slopes.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
640m (2,100ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,892m (6,207ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,252m (4,108ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
711cm (280in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
92
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
10
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,799 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
40%
Best For
Location
Schweitzer sits in the Selkirk Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle, in the far north of the state near the town of Sandpoint. This is a mid-mountain inland setting in the Pacific Northwest interior, close to the Washington and Canadian borders.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Spokane (GEG), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Spokane (GEG)2.5 hoursDirections
- Cranbrook (YXC)3 hoursDirections
- Castlegar (YCG)3.5 hoursDirections
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